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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,031.24, 28,538.58 and 9,038.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,031.24, 28,538.58 and 9,038.88 is: 13,554.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,031.24 : 28,538.58 = 9,038.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,031.24/28,538.58 = 9,038.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,031.24x = 28,538.58 × 9,038.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,031.24x = 257,956,799.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,956,799.99/19,031.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,554.39

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